Friday 18 June 2021

Late Romans - 28mm - Gripping Beast

So, how late are these Late Romans?  About 18 months actually!  I painted these up amongst some other Late Roman's and completely forgot to post the photos up.

The troops are from the plastic boxed set by Gripping Beast.  I have long had a liking for the striking colours of the Late Romans. What makes them extra interesting is that the shield designs and units were recorded in the Notitia Dignitatum book.

My Late Roman army is so far very small but is approaching playable status, slowly but surely.

I seem to recall that the shield transfers are by Little Big Man Studios.








 This might appear to be a departure from my recent projects, but another Zulu regiment has been completed.  I'm just not sure what to do next.  I have several things built ready to continue with but I just need the inspiration to get on with things.  

Other hobbies and the fine weather have distracted me of late.  I have also been purchasing books on the 8th Army in WW2 and reading some classic desert war literature including Alan Moorehead's very interesting account of the campaign.  It could yet be tanks on the painting table...we shall see!


16 comments:

  1. Excellent Late Romans Jason! I really like their plastic Late Roman range, it’s nicer than their metal range. Luke Ueda-Sarson’s Notitia Dignitatum site is brilliant for researching all the different shield designs of the Late Romans.

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    1. Hello Cyrus, Thanks, I'm glad you like them. I shall have to take a look at that website you mention before I do my next unit!
      Best wishes,
      Jason

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  2. Wow, these are fantastic Jason, the closer up the photo, the better they look ....that's a testament to how well you have painted them!

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    1. Hi Keith,
      Thank you, you are very kind. I'm always slightly worried when I home in on my figures in close up. I sometimes spot bits of static grass that I hadn't noticed before, stuck to the figure! :-D
      Best wishes,
      Jason

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  3. Better "Late" than never :) Awesome looking Romans. Love the tunic details and shield designs.

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    1. Hi Dean, Your 'better late than never' comment did make me smile! :-) I'm glad you like them.
      Best wishes,
      Jason

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  4. Top notch Romans Jason, excellent work and impressive close ups...

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    1. Hello Phil, Thank you for your kind comments.
      Best wishes,
      Jason

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  5. These look really good! Very nice job. 😀

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    1. Hi Stew,
      Thank you very much, I'm glad you like them. :-)
      Best wishes,
      Jason

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  6. Super looking late Romans! It's difficult to keep up with all your lovely projects!
    Best Iain

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    1. Hello Iain, Thank you. I find it hard to keep up with my projects too! I have just reached a point where I haven't touched a brush for 3 weeks - most unusual for me. I think I need to get my focus back!
      Best wishes,
      Jason

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  7. Terrific work, and lovely basing too.

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    1. Hi Lawrence, Thank you for your kind comments, I'm glad you like them.
      Best wishes,
      Jason

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  8. Superb painting. Those shields transfers really top them off too.
    Regards, James

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    1. Hi James,
      Thank you. Yes, I agree about the shield transfers they make such a difference and I'm so glad someone makes a very fine set to save me the brushwork!
      Best wishes,
      Jason

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